Learn English – the difference between ‘prepare for the party’ and ‘prepare the party’

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There are two sentences:

  1. I prepare the party for him.
  2. I prepare for the party for him.

What is the difference between the two sentences in meaning?

Best Answer

  1. Prepare - is used to talk about something prepared for others to benefit from
  2. Prepare for - is used to talk about somebody who will benefit from something prepared

"Prepare for the party" means that you didn't prepare the party (somebody else did) and you will benefit from that. "Prepare the party" means that you are the one who is preparing a party others will benefit from.

Example:

  • I am preparing an exam. (I am the one who is creating the exam for others to pass)
  • I am preparing for an exam. (Someone has created an exam that I need to pass)